From the time you start to practice Christianity, you are taught the importance of setting aside time to grow your relationship with God. You know the importance of reading scripture, attending church, and praying. Maybe as you have grown and life has gotten crazier, you have had less time to dive deeper into your faith. Wherever you are in your journey with God, it’s never too late to make religion a priority.
I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you’re grateful, you’ll see God open up new doors. –Joel Osteen
When life gets tough, your ability to remain faithful and hopeful is powerful. However, seeking guidance and support along the way is not something to be shameful of. At Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC, we offer Christian counseling to those Christians seeking assistance to get back on the right path in their faith and overcome the challenges they are facing. We believe in taking a holistic approach to the way we help our clients. The mind, body, and spirit are all key factors in how we not only tackle our concerns but work towards an overall healthier state of being. Christian counseling combines a unique array of skills and techniques to help you during this journey. Call our office at (919) 629-3854 to start working with one of our counselors.
What Can I Expect During Christian Counseling?
Deciding to take the next step towards strengthening your faith and tackling your concerns is powerful. We understand that this can be an intimidating process when you don’t know what to expect. The uncertainty can cause you to feel nervous, however, we want to help ease your mind when going into your first session.
Our Christian coaches at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC are caring, compassionate, and understanding. They combine lessons of faith with psychological practices to carefully craft a unique plan of action, tailored to your wants, needs, and goals. Once they find the appropriate treatment plan, they will then start working with you in a variety of ways such as:
- Biblical lessons: As a Christian coach, your counselor will directly pull from scripture during your sessions. It’s important to reflect in the bible to connect with God on a deeper level. This also allows you to strengthen your faith and use the bible as a way to help you get through future challenges.
- Prayer: Additionally, we understand how important it is to use prayer in our daily lives. Your counselor can help you during prayer and offer guidance if you are unsure of where to start.
- Therapeutic tools: In addition to prayer and scripture, a variety of therapeutic tools will be used. This may include ways to manage stress or anger, coping mechanisms, and more.
- Education: One of the most powerful tools is education. During your sessions, you will learn more and more about your faith and will connect with your Christian coach on a deeper and more meaningful level. Not only will you feel more educated in your faith, but your confidence will grow in your personal, work, and church life.
These are just some of the ways your counselor will connect with you during your sessions. There are so many ways to help you grow in faith and it’s important to remember it’s not just about the destination, but the journey.
Who Can Benefit from Christian Coaching?
There are a lot of different reasons to seek help from a Christian counselor besides strengthening your faith. Although that is a great reason to, we understand that everyone may be going through different obstacles as well. At Thriveworks Counseling, you can receive guidance for other areas such as:
- Anxiety, depression, and/or other mental illnesses
- Grief over the loss of a loved one
- Marital problems such as infidelity and poor communication
- Hormonal changes in adolescent children
- Turmoil within the family unit
- Coping with past trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Low self-esteem
- Unhappiness with progression in your job and personal goals
- Stress management
- Addiction therapy or how to cope with someone you love who has an addiction
The list above touches on just some areas of counseling that we can help you with. An important goal of Christian counseling is to help Christians identify their behaviors and habits that do not match God’s teachings. In addition, we want to help you restore your commitment to your faith by giving you the tools to be successful in your walk with Christ.
Start a Relationship with a Christian Counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC
If you feel ready to start your journey with a Christian counselor towards the path of a full, blessed life, Thriveworks might be just what you need. Our counselors treat all of our clients with complete, compassionate care.
To secure an appointment with one of our therapists, you can book your session online through our booking portal or by calling (919) 629-3854 to be connected with a scheduling specialist. We offer a wide range of availability for our sessions to better serve you. In addition to our in-office appointments, we also offer online counseling via telephone or video.
We are so excited to hear from you.
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LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +5 more
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LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression

Serves ages 18-64
About Laura
Laura Harris is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with over 9 years of professional counseling experience. She specializes in helping clients with anger, anxiety, depression, stress management, coping strategies development, problem-solving skills, and more. Laura works with a wide variety of individuals including artists, academic instructors, people of color, immigrants, students, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and those who self-describe as socially awkward.
Laura attended Missouri State University and Tuskegee University. She utilizes multiple modalities including talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy (PCT) to best help her clients. Ultimately, she strives to provide authentic, educational, and compassionate counseling.
Laura likes to teach people that mental health diagnoses typically mean that work, school, or home life is negatively affected. This knowledge begins to release us of self-imposed blame or guilt and begin to question the toxicity of our environment. Additionally, she reveres the inclusion and necessity of compassion and positive regard for healthy psychological development.
Education and training
Years in practice
9 years
Graduating Institute
Missouri State University
Graduating Degree
Master's in Counseling
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +19 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, +2 more
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Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression

Serves ages 18-64, 14-17
About Stephanie
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. She has been working since 2020 with adults, adolescents, and children who were seeking guidance with depression, anxiety, and personality disorders among others.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UNC-Greensboro and her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University. Stephanie utilizes a multitude of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, mindfulness and meditation, and solution-focused therapy. Meeting the client where they are is important to her and is reflected in her therapeutic style. It is important to note that therapy looks different for everyone and everyone’s journey is different.
Stephanie hopes to provide a safe, inviting, and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. Through a collaborative partnership, we can work on the goals and desires that are most important to you!
Education and training
Years in practice
2 years
Graduating Institute
East Carolina University
Graduating Degree
Master of Clinical Counseling
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +19 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Divorce / Breakup, +7 more
As a middle-aged, married female counselor, I understand women's issues, grief, loss, and stress.
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, First Health Network, Friday Health Plan, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, HUMANA PPO/EPO/HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare NC, Multi Plan PHCS, Piedmont Community Health Plan | PCHP, United Healthcare | Optum, UpRise, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Divorce / Breakup, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Relationships, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Mary
"As a middle-aged, married female counselor, I understand women's issues, grief, loss, and stress."
Mary Denina is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats a variety of mental health concerns including, women's issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, grief, and loss. She is a fierce advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health issues in the adult and geriatric populations. Her role as a PMHNP includes education, medication management, advocacy, and counseling.
Mary completed her Master's degree at East Carolina University and her studies included psychopharmacology, therapy modalities, and working with populations across the lifespan. Mary possesses strong rapport-building skills and clinical assessment skills. In addition to medication management, Mary uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT) techniques, and motivational interviewing (MI) techniques.
Everyone faces various challenges in life and those can become overwhelming. Mary will be able to provide support as you navigate through these challenges with medication management and supportive counseling. Please reach out to schedule an appointment today.
Education and training
Years in practice
1 years
Graduating Institute
East Carolina University
Graduating Degree
Master of Science in Nursing
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Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, +13 more
I focus on your ability to make the changes in your life you want to make, so let's talk about what you need and how I can assist you today.
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, Carelon Medicare Advantage, Caresource, Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA), Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana Medicare Advantage, HUMANA PPO/EPO/HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medcost NC, Medicare NC, Multi Plan PHCS, Piedmont Community Health Plan | PCHP, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, UpRise, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Sex Therapy, Stress, Career, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Relationships, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Darryl
"I focus on your ability to make the changes in your life you want to make, so let's talk about what you need and how I can assist you today."
Darryl G. McCarroll (Dr. D) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. Darryl works with individuals and couples who are in need of an empowering, motivated therapist. With experience in sex therapy as well as treating military soldiers and veterans, men, and seniors, Darryl believes in empowering his clients and assisting them with finding their truth. Darryl attended Western Illinois University for undergraduate studies in Journalism, earned a Master’s degree in Social Work, and completed his Doctoral studies at Walden University with honors.
Darryl is a board-certified hypnotherapist with advanced training in CBT, CPT, EMDR, EFT, and DBT. Darryl believes that diverse life experiences create a unique understanding of the human condition, such as mental health and daily challenges each adult will face at one point or another in their life.
Life is tough, but each of us have our own superpowers that allow us to cope. Darryl’s job as a therapist is to assist you with getting in touch with that power and learning coping skills to find what you want or need. If you get the opportunity to work with Dr. D, you may find the power to make changes, feel empowered, and find your inner strengths.
Education and training
Years in practice
30 years
Graduating Institute
Walden University
Graduating Degree
Master of Social Work
No upcoming openings
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Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Bipolar Disorder, +2 more
As a queer woman and North Carolina native, I understand the unique challenges and resiliency in recognizing and living your true identity.
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA), Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana Medicare Advantage, HUMANA PPO/EPO/HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medcost NC, Medicare NC, Multi Plan PHCS, Piedmont Community Health Plan | PCHP, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, UpRise, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Bipolar Disorder, Grief / Loss, Trauma / PTSD

Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Rebecca
"As a queer woman and North Carolina native, I understand the unique challenges and resiliency in recognizing and living your true identity.
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Rebecca Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience providing direct therapeutic care. She is passionate about working with young adults and adults in identifying what’s getting in the way of reaching their goals and working together to achieve a more fulfilled life. She specializes in understanding and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and feels especially passionate about working with trans and non-binary folks. She also specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and developing stronger coping skills for all walks of life.
Rebecca completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Columbia University in 2017. As a queer woman who worked at the historic LGBT Center in NYC, she specializes in understanding issues unique to gender and sexual identities. She is highly trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and is passionate about helping people develop coping skills to improve their emotion regulation, self-esteem, and relationships with others. She is also trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), and somatic awareness, all therapies that are highly effective in treating and resolving trauma.
We all experience challenges in life, and through therapy, we can move through these challenges alongside someone highly trained to help. It is a brave step to begin or continue working on these challenges to move closer to your goals. Working with Rebecca means having someone who will utilize validation, honesty, and a bit of humor to create a solid therapeutic relationship in order to help you achieve your life-worth-living goals.
Education and training
Years in practice
6 years
Graduating Institute
Columbia University, School of Social Work
Graduating Degree
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)
No upcoming openings
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +2 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, +9 more
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), United Healthcare | Optum, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Stress, Women’s Issues, Divorce / Breakup, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Kati
Kat Burkhart is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 4 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are seeking assistance in coping with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, dysfunctional relationships, life transitions, and sexual dysfunction. Kat works with many different kinds of people, but her main focus revolves around sex therapy.
Kat earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sex Therapy from Capella University. She can assist those who have been assaulted in moving through their trauma to regain the strength and life they want to live. Kat also wants to help couples who are seeking to understand each other's desires and needs better and though she does not work with couples struggling with infertility, she is supportive of working with couples in other ways! She tends to think outside the box and come up with coping skills, or techniques that may be outside of traditional methods. Kat enjoys trying new things with patients to get them to open up, exploring ways to help them.
Kat is straightforward in her approach to therapy and asks questions that may challenge you to help you push yourself forward and really see progress in yourself. She'll help you to grow, learn, and become happy and trusting in the process of therapy.
Education and training
Years in practice
4 years
Graduating Institute
Capella University
Graduating Degree
Master of Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sex Therapy
No upcoming openings
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +18 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +12 more
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA), Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, HUMANA PPO/EPO/HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Medcost NC, Multi Plan PHCS, Piedmont Community Health Plan | PCHP, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, UpRise, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Divorce / Breakup, ADHD, Addiction, OCD / Obsessive-Compulsive, Eating Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About DeJuan
DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC-S) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) with over 13 years of experience working with diverse populations and ages, as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. DeJuan specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, substance abuse, trauma, anger management, stress management, and mood disorders. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples and has grown to love a unique population of military families which consist of active duty, veterans, and their families.
DeJuan completed her master’s degree in Counseling at North Carolina Central University and her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at American Free Will Baptist Graduate School of Theology. DeJuan loves being a counselor and believes it is not just a career, but a calling. She uses an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy, by combining person centeredness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, as well as mindfulness to assist her clients in their journey to becoming the best version of themselves. DeJuan believes that every client is unique, and their needs are important. She has an incredible skill of identifying her client’s strengths and using those strengths to empower them to personal growth and change.
Education and training
Years in practice
18 years
Graduating Institute
North Carolina Central University
Graduating Degree
Master’s degree in Counseling
No upcoming openings
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +20 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +6 more
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Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Serves ages 0-5, 6-10, 65+, 11-13, 18-64, 14-17
About Tomeka
Tomeka A Bridges is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 13 years of experience helping clients of all ages who are suffering issues related to anxiety, depression, attachment or adjustment deficits, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, low self-esteem, and more.
Tomeka prides herself on offering individualized care, thanks to an eclectic counseling approach that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solutions-focused therapy, and more.
Start a collaborative journey in a supportive environment where you develop skills needed to increase your joy, happiness, purpose, meaning, and connection with others. As your self-awareness grows, Tomeka's process will evoke behavior changes by exploring and determining any fears that have previously created barriers in your life.
Education and training
Years in practice
13 years
Graduating Institute
Capella University
Graduating Degree
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
No upcoming openings
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +19 more

Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, Life Transition, +4 more
I understand the complexities of integrating spirituality into our daily lives, and as a recent graduate, I understand imposter syndrome and other cognitive traps that keep us from moving forward.
Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, Caresource, Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA), Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, First Health Network, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, HUMANA PPO/EPO/HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Piedmont Community Health Plan | PCHP, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, UpRise, Cigna | Evernorth EAP, Quest Behavioral Health , Six Degrees Health, United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression

Serves ages 65+, 18-64
About Stacey
"I understand the complexities of integrating spirituality into our daily lives, and as a recent graduate, I understand imposter syndrome and other cognitive traps that keep us from moving forward."
Stacey Horne is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) who has been practicing since 2012. Stacey has worked with varied populations such as homeless individuals, gang-affiliated youth, military veterans, and individuals with intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) diagnoses. She has also worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and students struggling with imposter syndrome.
Stacey completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business at North Carolina A&T State University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Community Agency Counseling at North Carolina Central University, and her doctorate (PhD) from Oregon State University. Stacey has provided counseling services in America and overseas in Haiti.
Stacey fully understands the process of making meaningful, positive changes in life and is ready to walk with you as you travel along life's journey. She utilizes a relational, culturally informed, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, collaborative approach to clinical work, using interventions that will be effective and engaging for you. One of Stacey's greatest strengths is her ability to establish warm, caring, supportive relationships. She will build upon your strengths and collaborate with you to meet your goals and live the meaningful life you envision.
Education and training
Years in practice
12 years
Graduating Institute
North Carolina Central University
Graduating Degree
Master of Arts in Community Agency Counseling
No upcoming openings